Purging, Packing and Pretty Shoes.

In one very short week we will be moving from our quiet country setting in Acampo to a quiet semi country setting in Lockeford. I say semi country because we are saying goodbye to a stinky chicken farm and hello to a subdivision of about 30ish homes with public infrastructure but are still in a very small rural town. Same grocery store, just closer. Same school for Sam, but a different route. We will have acres of open space behind us and the sound of coyotes will still echo through the air each night. We are sad to be leaving our friendly neighborhood but have outgrown our current home.

One of the joys of moving is purging and packing. Now if you ask my friend Jessica she loves the purging part of moving. In fact she offered to help me which I graciously declined in fear of my favorite brown boots "accidentially" getting donated to her closet. So the purging process began and Mr. G. was so patient with me. I pulled out shirt after shirt asking him if I could donate it or if he wanted to keep it. I figured it was a nice way of giving him the opportunity to save his clothes from the black Glad garbage bag. The reds could care less when it comes to their clothes and I made sure they were distracted when it came to the toys. As for my stuff, well, you didn't really think I would get rid of my pretty shoes??? Actually I am proud to say I did purge 2 pairs and when I looked at those 2 pairs I did that thing where you tilt your head to one side and go Hmm...what was I thinking. There is no way I would have purchased those shoes and added them to my collection. Must have been for a Halloween costume or a gag gift from someone.

As I sit here surrounded by boxes and still have many more to pack, I think of the very first house we purchased. The house that we made into our home. The house that we, well mostly Mr. G. spent countless house fixing up. The house we brought our babies home to and made many great memories. I have high hopes that this next house will quickly become a home filled with laughter, love and many wonderful memories.

xoxo

Me